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Big Cypress National Preserve


There is semi-primitive camping at the Monument Lake fee campground. There are six free primitive frontcountry campgrounds: Bear Island, Burns Lake, Midway, Loop Road, Mitchell's Landing, and Pinecrest. No water or restroom facilities are available. The Dona Drive area has a dump station with a $4 per vehicle charge and a potable water supply.

There are two backcountry campgrounds along the section of Florida Trail which runs through the park; dispersed backcountry camping is available throughout. There is no potable water available in the backcountry.



Bear Island

Tents. Open seasonally depending on water levels and other resource concerns.

Facilities: Primitive. No potable water. No hookups.

Sites
Dispersed campground, no designated sites.
Pets
No
Reservations
First-come, first-served.


Burns Lake

Tents. Open seasonally, depending on water levels and other resource concerns.

Facilities: Primitive. No potable water. No hookups.

Sites
Dispersed campground, no designated sites.
Pets
No
Reservations
First-come, first-served.


Loop Road

Tents. Open seasonally depending on water levels and other resource concerns.

Facilities: Primitive. No potable water. No hookups.

Sites
Dispersed campground, no designated sites.
Pets
No
Reservations
First-come, first-served.


Midway

Tents, RVs. Open seasonally depending on water levels and other resource concerns.

Facilities: Primitive. No potable water. No hookups.

Sites
35
Pets
No
Reservations
First-come, first-served.


Mitchell's Landing

Tents. Open seasonally depending on water levels and other resource concerns.

Facilities: Primitive. No potable water. No hookups.

Sites
Dispersed campground, no designated sites.
Pets
No
Reservations
First-come, first-served.


Monument Lake

Tents, RVs. Open year-round.

Facilities: Grills, tables. Potable water not assured. No hookups.

Sites
35
Pets
No
Reservations
First-come, first-served.


Pinecrest

Tents. Open seasonally depending on water levels and other resource concerns.

Facilities: Primitive. No potable water. No hookups.

Sites
Dispersed campground, no designated sites.
Pets
No
Reservations
First-come, first-served.

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Big Cypress National Preserve
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Phone: (941) 695-4111

HCR 61, Box 110

Ochopee FL, 34141
United States


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